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source: https://www.ituc-csi.org/unions-call-for-strong-ilo Trade unions are using the UN Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls as a rallying point for a strong ILO Convention to tackle gender-based violence at work. Next year’s ILO Conference in June will discuss the development of international labour standards on violence against women and men at work, and …

PRESS RELEASE FTUC Permit Saga The Fiji Trades Union Congress had applied for a permit on 21st December, 2017, to march in Suva on the 24th February, 2018. Despite numerous calls, emails and reminders, a permit has not been issued todate. The FTUC has been told by the Suva City Council that the Application awaits …

“Gender-based violence remains one of the most tolerated violations of workers’ human rights. According to statistics, 35% of women – 818 million women globally – over the age of 15 have experienced violence at home, in their communities or in the workplace. In response to the global call by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), …